Rahm Emanuel re-organizes Chicago City Council. Details here

This morning, Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel announced the reorganization of the Chicago City Council.

"The people of Chicago were loud and clear when they voted for change and that is exactly what we are announcing today. With the fewest number of committees in the last 50 years, this city council reorganization provides relief to taxpayers by reducing cost and increasing efficiency." said Emanuel. "After meeting with each of the city's 50 alderman and listening to their ideas for reform, I am proposing these changes based on their input."

By decreasing the number of City Council committees from 19 to 16, the consolidation reduces the City Council's cost to taxpayers by more than 10%. The new committee leaders reflect the diversity of Chicagoans across the city and will help the City Council implement reforms to keep Chicago moving forward.

*The Committee on Buildings and Committee on Historical Landmark Preservation were consolidated into the Zoning Committee. The Committee on Energy, Environmental Protection and Public Utilities was merged with the Health Committee to form the Committee on Health and Environmental Protection. The Committee on Parks and Recreation has been is merged into the Committee on Special Events and Cultural Affairs.